Search
Close this search box.

TeCMEN, the Gulf Coast’s leading one-day Tech & Manufacturing expo, is back

One Okaloosa EDC is hosting the 5th annual TeCMEN Industry Day on April 26, 2022 at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.   Initially launched in 2017, TeCMEN Industry Day (TID) brings together a broad spectrum of companies and industry representatives from across the Gulf Coast region and beyond for a full day […]

The 2018 TeCMEN Industry Day at the Emerald Coast Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.(Michael Spooneybarger/ Division of Research and Strategic Innovation)

One Okaloosa EDC is hosting the 5th annual TeCMEN Industry Day on April 26, 2022 at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.  

  • Initially launched in 2017, TeCMEN Industry Day (TID) brings together a broad spectrum of companies and industry representatives from across the Gulf Coast region and beyond for a full day of networking and educational content.

The 2022 TeCMEN Industry Day will feature more than 50 exhibitor booths in the event’s Technical Showcase.  While attendance at TeCMEN Industry Day is open to representatives of all industry sectors, TID Technical Showcase exhibitors are required to be in the technology, manufacturing, engineering, aviation, aerospace, defense, education or workforce development sectors.  

“Not only do we have some of the most dynamic technically-oriented companies from throughout northwest Florida confirmed to be with us again this year, but we also have several companies joining us from out-of-state,” said Nathan Sparks, One Okaloosa EDC Executive Director. “What a wonderful way to introduce them to the many opportunities and partnerships found in our area” 

SOURCE: One Okaloosa EDC

In addition to the Technical Showcase, TeCMEN Industry Day attendees will once again be treated to an impressive line-up of speakers and panelists.  Col. Anthony Meeks, Commander, Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) Munitions Directorate, will serve as the luncheon Keynote Speaker.  

Additional topics to be spotlighted throughout the day include:

  • Future of Aerospace Growth at Bob Sikes Airport
  • Eglin Air Force Base Contracting Opportunities
  • Northwest Florida State College Aviation Center of Excellence  

The event’s closing panel – titled “Industry Newcomers to the Great Northwest” – will feature the leaders of four businesses from the manufacturing, defense contracting, technology and biomedical sectors who recently made decisions to locate new facilities in northwest Florida.

“With this event marking the fifth anniversary of the TeCMEN Industry Day, our planning committee has worked incredibly hard to develop an agenda that will appeal to a wide range of business interests,” stated Nic Dezinski, TeCMEN’s FY 2022 Chairman. “Whether you are involved in the technical sector – or whether you are a banker, accountant, attorney, or other professional service provider looking to expand your awareness of opportunities within our region while networking and building relationships with technical companies – TeCMEN Industry Day will meet, and hopefully exceed, your expectations.”

Registration for the 2022 TeCMEN Industry Day closes on Friday, April 15.  

For more information or to register please visit www.tecmenindustryday.com.

Join the conversation...

Continue reading 👇

Community Comments

“Thanks Jared for a concise factual article. Too much false narratives floating around social media.”
Respond
“Thee is no such a thing as affordable housing for over half the people that live in this area. People can’t afford 300, 400 or 500k for a house. Build...”
Respond
“That portion has been closed because of wild hogs destroying it, I believe”
Respond
“Got make up for the 10 mill purchase of the SS United States and getting fined 1k a day while it still sits in port”
Respond
“Follow the $. It's highly probable the developers have a military connection. And "affordable housing" is a sad case of smoke and mirrors.”
Respond
“Why not give the actual location of the new school, but from the little you gave on that point, I'm "assuming" that it will, like just about nearly every school...”
Respond
“Is HCA Twin Cities able to provide cardiac care?”
Respond
“It is amazing on one hand Walton county will purchase 2,000 acres for a state park and claim it is all about the enviroment amd protecting the Florida Black Bear...”
Respond
“Here goes all our natural Woods & Wild Life . Next thing you know they'll be building Businesses. And Gas Stations . And Big Houses .”
Respond
“It would be nice to know where it will be located. What about designs and will it have primitive camping or a combination of RV sites. What, no artist rendition?...”
Respond

GET OUR FREE LOCAL NEWSLETTER

Get the weekday email that actually makes reading local news enjoyable again.